Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 41/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't; the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 39 points higher (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 39 points (80/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.